Chemistry Matters
Unit 11: Segment D
Season 11 Episode 4 | 9m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
This segment explores why some atoms emit radioactive particles, while other do not.
This segment explores why some atoms emit radioactive particles, while other do not. We also explore why some elements are radioactive. Our students learn about the immense power of nuclear fusion, which produces the energy from our sun and sustains life, and they participate in a lab activity demonstrating a model of fusion using marshmallows.
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Chemistry Matters is a local public television program presented by GPB
Chemistry Matters
Unit 11: Segment D
Season 11 Episode 4 | 9m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
This segment explores why some atoms emit radioactive particles, while other do not. We also explore why some elements are radioactive. Our students learn about the immense power of nuclear fusion, which produces the energy from our sun and sustains life, and they participate in a lab activity demonstrating a model of fusion using marshmallows.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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